Tuesday, April 8, 2014

More Mozzio.

We were back to Mozzio to have lunch with more of my distant Rolandi relatives. This time I was accompanied by Maurice and Maria Carla and their cute grandchildren Sofia and Edoardo.

We passed by the original Rolandi house and headed to the backside of Guisseppi and Mirella's of house where we visited with the family of Gioconda, my grandfather's first cousin and had lunch in their beautiful home.

They had a lovely garden and I loved seeing all the pansies. Made me think of my mother and her love for them.

The food was amazing. I have been so spoiled with how lovely everything is. We had roast beef, asparagus and potatoes but also appetizers before hand.

Sofia, Gioconda and Edoardo. Gioconda is the first cousin of my grandfather Arthur. She is 92 but very mobile and it was so nice to meet her.

I was very amused to find a kind of lizard/salamander up in Mozzio. Was not expecting to see this little guy. He posed for me, I like to think.

Giorgio and Silvia's dog Joy enjoyed stealing all of the children's balls and hiding them underneath the bushes.

Oh my goodness Paige, so many memories flooding my head. I'm so glad you went just so I (I know so selfish) can see all these people and photos. So great to see Silvia, Giorgio, Graziano and the amazing ageless Gioconda. I am now making it my goal to get back there with my family and visit. One day!